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AP Sports WriterNew-look Grizzlies leaning heavily on Parsons in new eraBy TERESA M. WALKERMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies made significant roster moves during the offseason and still believe they can extend the franchise's streak of seven straight playoff appearances.It all hinges on the health of Chandler Parsons'...

Curry scores 40, Warriors rout Wolves 142-110 in ShanghaiBy The Associated PressStephen Curry brought fans to their feet in China with a performance ripped right out of his MVP highlight reel.Then Magic Johnson had them standing during a somber scene in Las Vegas.Curry scored 40 points to lead the...

AP Sports WriterPelicans' Davis, Cousins embracing throw-back lineupBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins are focused on how they can best complement one another in the spirit of past big men.The New Orleans Pelicans' front-court pairing is somewhat of a throwback in a league dominated...

Associated PressMagic beat Heat in NBA preseason gameBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic got more than a veteran leader when they signed Marreese Speights to a one-year contract this offseason.They are seeing that Speights still has more than a little left to give on the floor,...

AP Sports WriterDazzling basketball great Connie Hawkins dies at 75By BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Connie Hawkins, basketball's dazzling New York playground great who soared and swooped his way to the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 75.His death was announced Saturday by the Phoenix Suns, the team with...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 M, 4-year extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Gary Harris has raised his game since his rookie season. The next step is raising his voice.The Denver Nuggets want the shooting guard to be more of a vocal leader on the court...

AP Sports WriterLeBron aggravates ankle injury; opener vs. Celtics in doubtBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James won't play again this preseason, and there's a chance he'll miss Cleveland's hyped opener with Boston.James didn't practice Wednesday, a day after he made his exhibition debut after being slowed by a...

AP Sports WriterKerr pushes Warriors to keep joy, chase repeat championshipBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr recently threw out a perplexing question to his star-studded Golden State roster: What should he tell a team that has won championships in two of the last three years and still...

AP Sports WriterRockets add All-Star Paul as they look to take next stepBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets believe adding Chris Paul to a team led by James Harden helps close the gap with Golden State.They'll find out how they stack up against the NBA champions early...

AP Sports WriterIn their 50th season, Suns patient in developing young teamBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns probably won't have much to celebrate in terms of wins and losses in the franchise's 50th year.The Suns' plan for eventual success is called ''the timeline,'' referring to the rate...

Atlanta Hawks waive guards John Jenkins, Jordan MathewsATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have waived guards John Jenkins and Jordan Mathews.The team announced the moves Friday night.Both players were signed in late September to compete for a spot, but DeAndre Bembry has improved faster than expected from a triceps...

AP Sports WriterNew-look, youthful Kings try to gain ground in tough WestBy JANIE McCAULEYSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have moved on from emotional big man DeMarcus Cousins, who they traded away to New Orleans in February.They are embracing a new era and it's a full-on youth movement...